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Use certain Japanese phrases to turn that 'mansplaining' monologue back into a constructive dialogue

Language | BILINGUAL May 20, 2022

Use certain Japanese phrases to turn that 'mansplaining' monologue back into a constructive dialogue

by Yuko Tamura

Japanese dating sites tend to encourage women to listen to and praise their male partners, but the conversation doesn’t have to go in one direction.

Finding the right words for when you discover a lost item in Japan

Language | BILINGUAL May 13, 2022

Finding the right words for when you discover a lost item in Japan

by Yaeko Kabe

Take a verb and turn it into a noun simply by adding "mono" to the end of it and you're halfway to verbalizing that you've found something that was lost.

The ‘nuclear’ terms you should know when discussing current affairs

Language | BILINGUAL May 6, 2022

The ‘nuclear’ terms you should know when discussing current affairs

by Eric Margolis

Nuclear issues are always in the news. If you want to get into discussions on these topics, it's good to know your vocabulary.

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<em>Yojijukugo</em>: The four-kanji words that pack a whole lot of meaning

Language | BILINGUAL Apr 29, 2022

Yojijukugo: The four-kanji words that pack a whole lot of meaning

by Claire Williamson

Some of the more common four-kanji idioms that we use in our daily lives include the word for daily life itself. Learn a few of them to impress your Japanese friends.

Linguistic strategies for winning a Japanese quiz show

Language | BILINGUAL Apr 22, 2022

Linguistic strategies for winning a Japanese quiz show

by Jennifer O'Donnell

Want to test your knowledge of Japanese alongside native speakers and TV personalities? Try watching a quiz show on television.

Getting to know Japanese castles and picking out your favorites

Language | BILINGUAL Apr 15, 2022

Getting to know Japanese castles and picking out your favorites

by Samantha Seghers

The warmer weather has arrived and that provides a great opportunity to get out to some of Japan’s many historical sites, starting with its castles.

A well-crafted speech is powerful in any language

Language | BILINGUAL Apr 8, 2022

A well-crafted speech is powerful in any language

by Tadasu Takahashi

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been delivering a series of online speeches to various countries. Here's a closer look at how his speech in Japan was different.

In Japan, April marks a fresh start for students and employees

Language | BILINGUAL Apr 5, 2022

In Japan, April marks a fresh start for students and employees

by Yaeko Kabe

April is a fresh start for everyone and things can get pretty busy, so don’t forget to smell the flowers while you can.

Are your Japanese translations sounding robotic? Opt for the human touch.

Language | BILINGUAL Mar 25, 2022

Are your Japanese translations sounding robotic? Opt for the human touch.

by Jennifer O'Donnell

Too many companies see machine translation as their ticket to being understood in foreign countries. It can be a costly move in the long-run.

A ‘beautiful’ translation does not preclude a ‘faithful’ result

Language | BILINGUAL Mar 18, 2022

A ‘beautiful’ translation does not preclude a ‘faithful’ result

by Jennifer O'Donnell

There are a few myths when it comes to the accuracy of any given translation; the process is more complicated than you think.

Military words are back in the headlines after Russia launches an invasion of Ukraine

Language | BILINGUAL Mar 11, 2022

Military words are back in the headlines after Russia launches an invasion of Ukraine

by Tadasu Takahashi

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been all over the news in Japan, which means we’ll be seeing a whole new set of kanji and conflict-related terms.

The murky metaphors of 'Drive My Car' are a good way to venture into reading Japanese

Language | BILINGUAL Mar 5, 2022

The murky metaphors of 'Drive My Car' are a good way to venture into reading Japanese

by Eric Margolis

Metaphors and similes are an important part of any language, but they’re also a huge part of “Drive My Car.” Here’s a look at how to break them down in Japanese.

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